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Key Networks has hired Mike Iverson as a Senior Account Executive for the company. Iverson joins Key from Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, where he was SVP, Sales and Corporate Partnerships for over 10 years.

Audacy has promoted three to executive roles overseeing various alternative rock clusters throughout the company, including Christine Malovets (pictured) who now serves as Audacy's VP of Alternative Programming and Operations.

United Stations has hired Eric V. Romero to serve as the company's chief revenue officer; he will report to CEO Nick Verbitsky and succeeds Greg Janoff, who will transition to a consulting role with the company.

Brian Gebhardt is the new PD for Sactown Sports (KHTK-AM), Bonneville's Sports/Talker in Sacramento. Gebhardt spent the past seven years at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta most recently as Executive Producer of the “Andy & Randy” show. 

Dan Nelson has been promoted to the role of vice president of Salem Media Group's events and marketing. In his new role, Nelson will focus on expanding both Salem Media’s brand image and revenue generation in the area of special events and travel experiences.

Jim Antes will make a homecoming to Beasley Media Group when he heads to Delaware to serve as the station manager of WJBR (99.5 FM) in Wilmington. Antes will also work as the web presence director on behalf of Beasley's Philadelphia and Wilmington-based stations.

After more than three decades on radio, Kansas City-based KCMO (94.9 FM) morning show host Kelly Urich has announced his intention to retire later this year. A search is currently under way to find Urich's replacement, who will eventually join co-host Mackenzie on KCMO's morning drive program.

Bob Sherman, the host of WFUV (90.7 FM) New York's Woody's Children is ending the program. The contemporary and historic folk show ran on WFUV for 24 years and aired on WQXR (105.9 FM) in New Jersey for 30 years before that. The final show will air Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m.

Cox Media Group announced several promotions for its Miami business: Phil Michaels-Trueba will serve as the director of operations across four stations, while WEDR's DJ Nasty and WHQT's Shelby Rushin at WHQT have been elevated to assistant program directors at those outlets.

Bob Lima, a stalwart of the Southern radio industry whose career spanned several stations, died Wednesday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lima's work spanned several decades, with roles at stations owned by iHeartMedia (then Clear Channel), New South Radio and others.